Thomas S. Gates, Jr.

American diplomat (1906-1983)
Person human Q1361114
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Thomas S. Gates, Jr.

Summary

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. is a human[1]. Born in Germantown[2], Thomas S. Gates, Jr.… Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was born on April 10, 1906[3]. Thomas S. Gates, Jr. died in Philadelphia[4]. Thomas S. Gates, Jr. died on March 25, 1983[5]. Thomas S. Gates, Jr. worked as a military officer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9]. Thomas S. Gates, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s place of birth was Germantown[2].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was born on April 10, 1906[3].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. died on March 25, 1983[5].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. worked as a military officer[6].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s professions included diplomat[7].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s professions included politician[8].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held the position of United States Ambassador to China[12].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held the position of United States Deputy Secretary of Defense[13].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of Defense[14].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Navy[15].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held the position of Under Secretary of the Navy[16].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. held the position of ambassador[17].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[18].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s education included a stint at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy[19].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[20].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. received the Medal of Freedom[21].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[22].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. is recorded as male[24].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
  • Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s place of birth was Germantown[2]. Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was born on April 10, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy[19], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 2010[34], headquartered in Philadelphia[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to China[12], a position[36], in People's Republic of China[37]; United States Deputy Secretary of Defense[13], a position[38], founded in 1949[39]; United States Secretary of Defense[14], a position[40], in United States[41], founded in 1947[42]; United States Secretary of the Navy[15], a position[43], in United States[44], founded in 1798[45], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[46]; Under Secretary of the Navy[16], a position[47], in United States[48], founded in 1940[49]; and ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[20], a grade of an order[51], in Spain[52] and Medal of Freedom[21], an award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1945[55].

Personal Life

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].

Death and Burial

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. died on March 25, 1983[5]. Thomas S. Gates, Jr. passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[10] Thomas S. Gates, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] Thomas S. Gates, Jr. is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Thomas S. Gates, Jr. born?

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was born in Germantown[2].

Where did Thomas S. Gates, Jr. die?

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. died in Philadelphia[4].

What did Thomas S. Gates, Jr. do for work?

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. worked as military officer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Thomas S. Gates, Jr. go to school?

Thomas S. Gates, Jr. was educated at University of Pennsylvania[18] and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy[19].

What awards did Thomas S. Gates, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[20] and Medal of Freedom[21].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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